break in
Example Sentences
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Questions continue to swirl since the October 19 break-in over whether it was avoidable and why thieves were able to steal crown jewels worth more than $100 million.
From Barron's
A police spokesman likened the break-in to the Hollywood heist film Ocean's Eleven, telling AFP news agency it was "very professionally executed".
From BBC
The family of a former Irish rugby star whose international caps were stolen during a break-in almost forty years ago have appealed for their return.
From BBC
"Supposedly, this is the third break-in he's had," said Officer Samantha Martin.
From BBC
Four of the group are accused of playing roles in the break-in to an Israeli-linked defence firm in 2024 and are due to go on trial in May next year at the earliest.
From BBC
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